Facilities Coordinator

For 47 years, Avenues for Justice (AFJ) has diverted thousands of justice-impacted young people, ages 13–24, across New York City from a punitive criminal justice system to our community-based support program designed to help them lead successful lives. In addition to our core program of court advocacy, we provide our HIRE Up enrichment services on a hybrid platform at our Harlem and Lower East Side Community Centers for workforce training, education, mental health wellness and mentoring.

AFJ works with 650+ participants each year who are justice impacted. On average, 94% of our Court‑involved participants are not reconvicted within three years of enrollment to our program.

Perform the daily maintenance and custodial care of two community center sites in Harlem and the Lower East Side, along with AFJ’s main courthouse offices.

• Serve as on‑site point of contact during scheduled or unannounced visits from building management, fire department, or regulatory agencies; provide real‑time updates to Chief Program Officer.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and other departments to coordinate maintenance and facility needs.
• Perform and/or coordinate basic painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs.
• Plumbing:
  Repair leaky faucets and sinks; unclog drains or toilets; replace washers, hoses, and minor fixtures; identify and report larger plumbing issues.
• Carpentry & General Repairs:
  Repair or assemble furniture; fix doors, locks, and hinges; patch and paint walls; install shelves, signage, or fixtures.
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and security alarms.
• Maintain, deep clean, and descale commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., hot/cold tables, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers).
• Assist with cleaning and general facility upkeep daily, including thoroughly cleaning designated community centers, dusting, sweeping, mopping, kitchen and restroom cleaning, as well as daily recycling and removal of garbage.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects. Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Open community centers and interface with staff, participants, facilitators and volunteers. Secure buildings at closing.
• Responsible for the routine servicing and maintenance of mechanical equipment, electrical fixtures, and other equipment at both centers.
• Inspect buildings and equipment—note repairs and replacements and report findings to Chief Program Officer.
• Maintain adequate levels of janitorial and maintenance supplies, submitting inventory records to Office Manager.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Chief Program Officer.

• Proven self‑starter who proactively identifies improvements that enhance safety, functionality, and inclusivity.
• Flexible and dependable with availability for early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel between NYC locations and communicate via text and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs; safely operate basic tools and equipment.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact respectfully with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred.

Full time. Salary range is $55,000 to $60,000.

All full‑time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, sick and paid vacation time.

All interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Avenues for Justice welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, and life experience. Avenues for Justice is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.